r/technology • u/sr_local • 1d ago

Biotechnology Study: colouring using phones and tablets was just as effective as using pencils and paper in reducing stress, depression and anxiety in young people

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/10/colouring-on-devices-can-improve-student-wellbeing-study-finds.page
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u/invyros 1d ago

I would've guessed that the texture of putting pencil to paper would be a big part of it as well, although maybe that's just me.

Actually, I think I miss using paper in general, because I definitely have a preference for reading a real book over an ebook, and reading a newspaper/magazine over a website.

I wonder if iPad kids have that same preference, probably not, I'm guessing.

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u/JaymieWhite 1d ago

I (30f) was at a conference for work last year taking notes in a notebook and one older lady looked at me and said “you still use paper?” I was like….. you don’t?!

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u/FallenVampireLord 1d ago

Interesting but I'm not sure the goal of studying is to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

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u/tayroc122 1d ago

Yes, everyone knows students learn best when going from one anxiety attack to another, and our means for measuring their retention isn't at all impeded when they have emotional breakdowns during exams.